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Wishing you did things differently, remembering that still painfully embarrassing moment when you were 16, questioning if you’ve made the right decisions. There are times when regrets are ALL you’ll think about.

But luckily, there are some things you can do now that you KNOW you’ll always be glad you did, even when you get older…

1. Actually getting enough sleep on a regular basis

You’ll be happier, more productive, and a much nicer person to be around on a full 8 hours.

2. …But occasionally neglecting sleep to do something you really, really want to do

Go to that party. Stay out with the person you fancy. Pull an all-nighter to work on something you’re passionate about.

You’ll feel a bit rubbish and lament your life choices the next day at work, but 10 years down the line you really won’t care about missing one night of sleeping when it was really worth it.

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3. Taking off your makeup before bed

Takes two minutes, but makes your skin feel a hundred times better longterm. Bit of a no-brainer, really.

4. And figuring out a proper skincare routine, while you’re at it

Because nailing a cleansing and moisturising routine that works for you will save you so much time, stress, and layers of concealer down the line. Your skin will thank you.

5. Finding a type of exercise you actually like

Maybe you’re not meant to be a runner. But once you work out that actually, you really enjoy doing pilates, you get to be all smug and healthy forever, after getting into a good habit early on.

6. Quitting that terrible job

If it’s genuinely destroying your soul, you’re going to feel SO much better after handing in your notice. Yes, a steady income is important. But it’s really not worth 80% of your time being spent doing something you hate.

7. Asking for a raise

Hey, the worst thing they’ll say is no, in which case you’re in the same position you were before asking. Or they could say yes, and you get extra money. Really, why not try?

8. Breaking up with that awful boyfriend

Miserable? End it. Sticking around in an unfulfilling relationship is the thing you’ll regret, not calling it off.

9. Turning off your phone – or at least putting it on silent – when you’re with people

First off, it’s rude to be on your phone when you’re spending time with friends, and they’ll really value having your undivided attention.

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Secondly, you’re really not going to miss anything by not looking at your phone for an hour or two. Try it. You’ll like it

10. Dropping toxic friends

Deciding not to spend time with people who don’t make you happy is one of the most freeing things you can ever do.

11. Doing that one thing you’ve always been curious about doing, but have been secretly terrified of trying

Everyone has one. Just do it, whether it’s skydiving or just taking a drawing class. Maybe you won’t like it – in which case, at least you can stop wandering if you would. Or, you could love it.

12. Eating delicious, ridiculously unhealthy things now and again

Get that dessert. As long as you’re keeping things relatively healthy most of the time, you should be treating yourself. We can guarantee that in 20 years you won’t be saying ‘ugh, why did I eat that doughnut on July 20th?’

13. Telling that person that you like them. In that way.

Is it terrifying to be upfront about your feelings? Absolutely. But it’s so worth it.

Either your feelings will be reciprocated, and joy will ensue, or they won’t, and you can work on moving on. You’ll be glad you did it rather than wasting your time secretly pining.

14. Buying one splurge item you’ve wanted for years

As long as you’re sensible about it, finally buying that dream leather jacket/handbag/fancy sofa won’t be the one thing that pushes you into bankruptcy. If you’ll wear it/use it/sit on it for years and it will bring you genuine happiness, it’s makes sense to buy it.

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15. Going for your dream job

Number one thing people regret? Never going for what they really wanted. Spend some time genuinely, wholeheartedly pursuing the thing you’re passionate about. If it doesn’t work out, at least you can be content in the knowledge that you tried.

16. Taking photos of great moments

Everyone says they’ll remember that dinner party with friends, or that picnic in the park. But it’s really easy to let memories sneakily slip away. Don’t get selfie and Instagram obsessed, obviously, but snap a quick pic of the really amazing moments.

You’ll come across the photos years down the line and they’ll make you smile.

17. Spending some time with yourself

Not to get all corny, but the one person you can be sure will ALWAYS be a part of your life is yourself. Have some alone time. Figure out what you like, and don’t like. Get comfortable with doing stuff on your own.

Getting to know yourself is probably one of the most fulfilling things you can ever do, and you’ll never regret dedicating time to that relationship.

NO REGRETS.

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